Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Falcons 2017 NFL Schedule: Super Bowl Or Bust?
The Atlanta Falcons will be shooting for the second straight Super Bowl appearance -- but with a different outcome.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
- Atlanta, GA
I'm Craig Johnson, Atlanta editor for Patch.com. I am a longtime journalist who has written and edited for Michigan's The Detroit News, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, CNN.com and HLNTV.com all here in Atlanta. With Patch, I cover everything going on in Georgia's largest city, including Buckhead, Midtown, Brookhaven and Decatur. I also cover Marietta, East Cobb, Smyrna. Got a story tip? Please send it my way at craig.johnson@patch.com.
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Marietta, GA|News|
2nd Suspect Held In Fatal Home Invasion In Marietta
A mother of three shot and killed an intruder early Thursday. Now, Marietta police say another man has been arrested in the incident.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Atlanta, GA|News|
Friday: 'The Big Latch On' Breastfeeding Event Set For Grant Park In Atlanta
Moms from around metro Atlanta will converge in Grant Park on Friday, August 4 to promote the nursing of babies at "The Big Latch On."
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Motorcyclist Who Struck Fire Hydrant Dies Of Injuries: Cobb Authorities
Curtis Endsley, 39, of Austell was rushed to Grady Hospital after the July 28 crash. Cobb police were notified of his death Wednesday.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Douglasville Teen Among Trio Held In Cobb Sexual Assault
Kristopher Garner, 17, of Douglasville, Matthew Perkins, 17, and Michael Anderson, 19, both of Powder Springs, are accused of sex assault.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buford, GA|News|
Pics: Inside The Atlanta Falcons' Training Camp In Flowery Branch
Pics: Fans are flocking out to Flowery Branch to see the new-look Atlanta Falcons practice.
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta-Area Police Find Caregiver Of Boy Found In Store: Report
A boy wandered into a store early Thursday. He could only say the words, “juice, chicken and gorilla,” Clayton County police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Tucker, GA|News|
Who Killed Lulu? Mobile Billboard Circles DeKalb To Find Dog Torturer
PETA using mobile billboard to raise awareness about Lulu the dog, who was found buried alive. A $10,500 reward is being offered as well.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
3 Cobb Businesses Fail 'Under 21' Compliance Check
Three businesses out of 13 failed Cobb's most recent "Under 21" compliance check.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Opening in Midtown Atlanta this Month: Al Forno’s Pizza
Al Forno’s pizza is opening in August in Midtown. The eatery will offer locally sourced ingredients so patrons can cook their pie at home.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
College Gameday To Kick Off Football Season At Atlanta's Mercedes Benz Stadium
Where else? College Gameday announces it will kick off its 2017 season at Atlanta's Mercedes Benz Stadium for the Bama-Florida State game.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
New Free Charter School Accepting Applications In Atlanta
Genesis Innovation Academy (GIA) is hosting an open house Thursday, August 3 at 5:30 p.m. for the Boys Academy.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Police Called For 'Demented Person' In DeKalb: Man Dead, Officer Wounded
Authorities are investigating after DeKalb police officer fatally wounds man Thursday after responding to calls about a "demented person."
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Woman Home With 3 Kids Shoots Intruder Dead In Marietta: Police
A Marietta woman fatally wounded a person trying to break into her home early Thursday, police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Thursday: Marietta School District Welcomes Back Students
Summer's over for Marietta Schools, which start classes Thursday morning.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Repaving Project 90 Percent Done, Brookhaven Says
Brookhaven says the street repaving project is 90 percent complete and on track to finish by the end of August.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Duluth, GA|News|
R. Kelly Concert In Atlanta Still On: Report
In light of "sex cult" allegations in Duluth and Chicago, group wants R. Kelly's Atlanta concert canceled, but it's on, Live Nation says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Loganville Nurse Gets 10 Years For Stealing Elderly Patients' Bank Cards In Cobb: DA
Loganville nurse gets 10-year term for stealing the bank cards of two elderly patients at Cobb rehab center, DA says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
$690K In Unpaid Bills: City Of Atlanta Restores Water For Delinquent Apartment Complex
Water service has been restored to the Sierra Ridge Apartments in southeast Atlanta for two more weeks, the city says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Melinda Drive In DeKalb Will Be Closed On Monday, Aug. 7
Melinda Drive will be closed to through traffic on Monday, Aug. 7 so that a crane can be operated safely for a tree removal project.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff